Banjo Hangout Newest 100 Clawhammer and Old-Time Songs

Mark Chambers on mandolin and me on 6 string banjo

Played on new maple open back with whyte laydie tone ring

I recorded this as my version of Congress Reel for TOTM Oct 2018 in the Irish Trad Music & Related Styles section.

For the old-time Tune of the Week, 10/26/18, comes from Kentucky fiddler John Salyer (1982-1952). Vance No More is based on a sad ballad about a murder and a hanging. It's a crooked tune that you get used to.

Tunaday #27 - In Sawmill tuning - (gDGCD). A rare, for me, foray into TFTL playing.

(aDADE)

Tuning in A modal

End Hammons' version of Sugar In The Gourd. A modal

I?ve been trying to improve my downpicking/clawhammer technique as of late, as well as learn songs without using tab. I want to improve my rhythm and drive.

Here is my attempt at a classic, John Henry.